Gary Woods has been creating beautiful portraits for families in Sevier County, East Tennessee and across the South for sixteen years. Gary is always on the forefront in creative portraiture, using the latest technology in equipment and the "edge" one can only get by studying with international-known artists on a consistent basis.

Gary's professional accolades include many years serving on the Boards of The Smoky Mountain Professional Photographers (SMPP) and The Tennessee Professional Photographers (TPPA). He is the President of TPPA for the 2007-2008 term. Gary has received the prestigious Master's Degree and Craftsman Degree from PPA, Craftsman and Service Degrees from TPPA, a Photographer of the Year for 2006 from PPA , as well as numerous print awards. He has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation.